What is the difference between RLM 65 (1938) and Administratum Grey?

ΔE 10 (close). Administratum Grey is a little darker, more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 65 (1938) vs Administratum Grey

RLM 65 (1938)

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen Air Series
Code: AK11817
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #86a2a5 (estimate)

Administratum Grey

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Air
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #8a9090 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 9.6, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Administratum Grey is a little darker, more muted than RLM 65 (1938).

Can I use Administratum Grey instead of RLM 65 (1938)?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 10). Administratum Grey is a little darker, more muted than RLM 65 (1938).

Can I use RLM 65 (1938) instead of Administratum Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 65 (1938) is a little lighter, more saturated.

ΔE is the colour difference between our two swatch estimates: under about 6 is close, over about 15 is loose. Real paints also differ in finish, coverage and how they thin, so test before you commit.

See RLM 65 (1938) on the colour wheel See Administratum Grey on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to RLM 65 (1938)

RLM 65 (1938) vs Celestra GreyColour: Base · ΔE 8, close · closer than Administratum Grey
RLM 65 (1938) vs Administratum GreyColour: Layer · ΔE 10, close
RLM 65 (1938) vs Grey SeerColour: Base · ΔE 11, fair

Other AK Interactive paints close to Administratum Grey

Administratum Grey vs Medium Grey FS 36270 (AK11886)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 3, very close · closer than RLM 65 (1938)
Administratum Grey vs French Army Grey-Blue (AK11365)3rd Gen AFV Series · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RLM 65 (1938)
Administratum Grey vs RAF Medium Sea Grey BS381C/637 (AK11843)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RLM 65 (1938)

All matches: RLM 65 (1938) equivalents · Administratum Grey equivalents